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How do climate experts feel about the future? We asked them

While it’s already too late to repair some of the damage caused by climate change, ANU researchers still believe in a sustainable future.

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Aerial view of Canberra showing buildings and shine dome.
Wed, 23 May 2018

The phrase “sold out stadium shows” is not often synonymous with science. Unless of course you are Professor Brian Cox.

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University campus showing building, trees and sculpture of giant silver ball.
Mon, 21 May 2018

While urbanisation presents a number of opportunities, it also poses a number of complex challenges.

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Aerial view of University Avenue showing buildings and trees.
Wed, 11 Apr 2018

A loophole in the law could spell disaster for threatened species that rely on bush rock.

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Aerial view of ANU campus, showing buildings and ovals.
Fri, 06 Apr 2018

Decision-makers need to be more aware of the role of disturbances in degrading ecosystems.

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Fri, 23 Mar 2018

Associate Professor Jamie Pittock explains why effective management of the Murray-Darling Basin is essential for Australia’s water future.

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Fri, 23 Mar 2018

Canberra's living infrastructure will need to adapt with the city's growing population, writes Professor Peter Kanowski.

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Tue, 29 Aug 2017

90% of Australians feel science has made life easier. But we're a complex nation when it comes to the finer details of how we view science and scientists.

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Tue, 13 Jun 2017

This short video puts recent climate change and carbon dioxide emissions into the context of the past 800,000 years.

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Fri, 26 May 2017

Researchers at ANU are calling for location data to be withheld from research publications to help protect some rare and endangered species.

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